Registered Nurse (RN)- 5 West Acute Care Medicine Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while fostering a positive, supportive environment. As a front-line representative of the patient care team, the RN often serves as an intermediary among patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participating in performance improvement initiatives, maintaining professional competence, developing others, upholding confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supporting Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. This is a full-time night-shift role at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, working 36 hours per week on a 3/12 schedule. The position is sign-on-bonus eligible.

Requirements

Required minimum education: an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing; bachelor's or master's degree is listed as preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor certification is required upon hire.
An active Registered Nurse license (single-state) or RN multi-state compact license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Master's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions; contribute to care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, using independent judgment where appropriate and following policies and procedures.
Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff, and prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience.
Document assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to and investigate patient concerns, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and provide relevant input to the care plan by reporting pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas and solutions, and support implementation of change.
Contribute to improvement initiatives focused on patient quality outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, and pursue professional development and leadership opportunities.
Stay current with research literature and industry best practices and participate in professional organizations.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and Shared Governance principles; participate in peer feedback and hold self and others accountable for practice.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned.